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Kassian finished the 2017-18 season with a mere 19 points in 74 games.

Impact

After closing out the season with 19 total points (including two in his last six games), Kassian again had trouble staying away from a negative plus-minus rating (-8). The 27-year-old winger has only finished one campaign at the big level with a positive plus-minus --
+4 in 2016-17. Despite the poor contribution to goal prevention, Kassian did dole out 129 hits in 2017-18. Regardless of the stat category, the Windsor native will have trouble filling much of anything as he appears to be competing in a bottom-six role with Pontus Aberg and Ty Rattie in 2018-19.

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Kassian (undisclosed) will slot back into the lineup against the Blue Jackets on Tuesday, Jack Michaels of the Oilers Radio Network reports.

Impact

Kassian will return following a five-game stint on the sidelines due to his undisclosed injury. The winger figures to take on a bottom-six role, with Jesse Puljujarvi or Iiro Pakarinen the odds on favorites to be relegated to the press box. Prior to getting hurt, the 26-year-old Kassian was bogged down in a nine-game goal drought, during which he added a lone assist, six shots and two blocks.

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Kassian (undisclosed) is out for Sunday's game against the Ducks, Tom Gazzola of TSN reports.

Impact

This marks the fifth game missed with this ailment, but the report is that he could be back Tuesday against the Blue Jackets. The Oilers have been getting some production out of Ty Rattie and Pontus Aberg, so they haven't really missed their 27-year-old depth forward.

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Kassian (undisclosed) did not participate in line rushes Saturday, suggesting he will miss the evening's contest against the Kings, Reid Wilkins of 630 CHED reports.

Impact

Kassian will skip his fourth straight game because of the undisclosed issue, but his presence on the ice at practice provides some encouragement that a return may be around the corner. Regardless, the majority of fantasy owners are unlikely to concern themselves with his status considering the bottom-six forward owns just 17 points -- seven goals and 10 assists -- through 68 games this season.

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Kassian (undisclosed) will not play Thursday night against the Senators seeing as how Oilers coach Todd McLellan isn't planning any lineup changes from Tuesday's win over the Hurricanes.

Impact

Kassian's about to miss his third straight game, but we're hoping you weren't counting on the bottom-six winger in the first place. Despite the Sabres originally drafting him with the 13th overall pick in 2009, Kassian's career high in points over six-plus years of service time is 29 -- when he hit that benchmark with the Canucks four years ago. His primary role is to dole out hits, and he's no stranger to the penalty box either.

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Kassian (undisclosed) will sit out of Tuesday's game against Carolina, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.

Impact

This will be the second straight game Kassian misses with the mystery issue. Kassian's main contributions are in the physical realm, racking up 126 hits and 90 PIM through 68 games, but he's also accrued seven goals and 10 helpers. His next chance to enter the lineup will be Thursday in Ottawa.

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Kassian (undisclosed) won't suit up Sunday against the Lightning, Bob Stauffer of the Oilers Radio Network reports.

Impact

The rugged forward dished out a hit and blocked two shots Saturday against the Panthers, so he may be feeling the effects Sunday. Kassian doesn't shy away from physicality, though, since he has 90 PIM and 126 hits in 68 games. He doesn't get much responsibility beyond that in a bottom-six role that yields just 11:36 of ice time per game, but he's compiled 17 points despite limited minutes.

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Despite an earlier report that indicated otherwise, Kassian (undisclosed) will be in the lineup for Thursday's game against Nashville.

Impact

Kassian missed Tuesday's game against the Sharks due to an undisclosed malady, but he'll return to his usual bottom-six role against the Predators. The 27-year-old winger will add some physicality to Edmonton's lineup, but he isn't a viable option in most season-long fantasy formats due to his lack of offensive upside.

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Kassian (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Predators, Bruce McCurdy of the Edmonton Journal reports.

Impact

Kassian skated Thursday morning, so he's clearly making progress in his recovery, but the Oilers have yet to release a definite timetable for his return to game action. Nonetheless, most fantasy owners shouldn't need to concern themselves with the gritty winger's availability, as he's only totaled seven goals and 16 points in 61 contests this campaign.

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Kassian (undisclosed) will not dress for Tuesday's game against the Sharks.

Impact

Kassian was limited to just 4:48 during Sunday's game against the Ducks because of the undisclosed issue. Fast forward to Tuesday and the injury has yet to completely resolve, costing the winger at least one matchup. His next opportunity to retake the ice arrives Thursday against the Predators, while Pontus Aberg will draw in for the Oilers on Tuesday.